11/08/2026
Changing the frets on a Maton 225.
It's been about 20 years ago since I made my practical training with the Maton company. I was lucky to get through the switchboard at the time. However I reached out to them on pure chance, but I had a backup plan - to visit several guitar builders across Australia! However once arriving - nos problemos!
How do you like your coffe, mate?!
Ever since I have been a devoted Aussie fan!
Going over is one of the things I'd never want to see undone. If you have the chance - go!
First time I laid my eyes upon a Maton guitar, was when I visited an Internet café (do you remember those?!). It's owner had a Maton guitar resting in a corner. He let me strum a couple of chords and I instantly knew where I would like to apply for my practical training.
Once omitted, I spent 6 weeks there. They were very friendly and I don't think I will ever have a similar experience when it comes to building guitars! 50 people (at the time) working and everyone committed to the bone!
And that is just what it takes to have the job done!
Committed to the bone.
My customer dropped off his Maton yesterday, and if I hadn't completed my practical training with Maton - who knows when I would have been able to deliver his guitar back?
As things turned out - it was today.
#225